Ben Apatoff
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Robert Trujillo’s Childhood: Metallica Bassist’s First 72 Seasons
He initially wanted to be a drummer, then a keyboardist before he found his calling.
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Kirk Hammett’s Childhood: Metallica Guitarist’s First 72 Seasons
Future rock star found refuge from his traumatic upbringing in comics and music.
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James Hetfield’s Childhood: Metallica Star’s First 72 Seasons
A religious upbringing, alienated school life and the loss of his mother all played a role in the future frontman's formative years.